# dentist and dental hygienist compact states

Answer: As of 2026-07-11, official DDH Compact and CSG sources identify 13 enacted Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. The compact has reached activation status, but compact privileges are not yet broadly available until the commission's data system, application process, state onboarding, fees, and rules are operational. Dentovio is independent; verify current status with the DDH Compact, CSG compact database, compact commission, and state dental boards.

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Last verified: 2026-07-11
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## Direct answer

As of 2026-07-11, official DDH Compact and CSG sources identify 13 enacted Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. The compact has reached activation status, but compact privileges are not yet broadly available until the commission's data system, application process, state onboarding, fees, and rules are operational. Dentovio is independent; verify current status with the DDH Compact, CSG compact database, compact commission, and state dental boards.

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Source citations:
- `DDH-COMPACT-CSG-1` CSG Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact database. <https://compacts.csg.org/compact/dentist-and-dental-hygienist-compact/>
- `DDH-COMPACT-OKLAHOMA-1` Oklahoma enacts the DDH Compact. <https://ddhcompact.org/2026/05/14/oklahoma-enacts-the-ddh-compact/>
- `DDH-COMPACT-ACTIVE-1` DDH Compact active implementation timeline. <https://ddhcompact.org/2024/05/14/ddh-compact-active-whats-next/>
- `DDH-COMPACT-BASICS-1` DDH Compact basics. <https://ddhcompact.org/2023/11/21/ddh-compact-basics/>
- `DDH-COMPACT-FAQ-1` DDH Compact frequently asked questions. <https://ddhcompact.org/faq/>

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